Can playing Niners be hazardous to your season?

The hits have kept on coming for Eli Manning and the Giants since they lost to the 49ers. -- AP

In Week 12, the Buccaneers were outscored 13-0 in the fourth quarter of a 23-17 loss to the Titans, the Giants allowed 577 yards in a 49-21 loss to the Saints and the Lions trailed 24-0 en route to a 27-15 defeat to the Packers.

That’s what those losers get for playing the 49ers.

It’s probably merely a coincidence, but a pattern – an interesting one — has developed during San Francisco’s 9-2 season.

The Niners have beaten three teams that had a winning record before playing San Francisco – the Buccaneers, Lions and Giants.

And have you noticed what’s happened to that trio since they messed with the 49ers?

That’s right. They’ve gone from good to God-awful.

Are the Niners suddenly so good that they don’t just beat teams — they act as an explosive to their once-excellent seasons? As mentioned, this is likely just happenstance.

But it will be interesting to see what happens if the 49ers beat the Steelers (8-3), likely the only team with a winning record they’ll face in their final five regular-season games.

After playing San Francisco, Pittsburgh finishes the season against the Rams (2-9) and Browns (4-7).

If the Steelers lose those games, after losing to the Niners, San Francisco can officially be dubbed “Season Killers.”